This coffee is produced by the Angelina Lopez family on their farm, Finca Los Papales, located in the Jinotega region of Nicaragua at elevations between 1300 and 1700 meters above sea level. The farm grows Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Pacamara varieties. The coffee is washed and dried on large concrete patios using traditional processes including mechanical de-pulping and overnight fermentation in open tanks. The farm operates its own on-site dry-mill, which allows for additional quality control. This coffee presents tasting notes of caramel, almond, and apple with exceptional clarity and balance.
Carrier Roasting Co. was founded in 2011 by Ben Doxtator in Northfield, Vermont. The roastery operates a vintage Probat L12, producing lighter roast profiles designed to highlight origin characteristics in small batches. Sourcing is built on direct trade relationships with personal connections to farmers and importers, and the range includes single origin coffees and seasonal micro lots. Vermont Magazine named Carrier the best coffee roaster in the state. The café at Depot Square serves espresso, pour over, and retail beans, and the wholesale side supplies cafés and restaurants throughout Vermont.
